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G704 HVG

1989 MG Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,457 mi
Last recorded55,457 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 MG Metro55,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG704 HVG
MakeMG
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,457 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,674 miles

corroshion on nearside floor

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,060 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 33,059 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,778 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 28,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG Metro?

Based on 4,136 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 166
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G704 HVG is a 1989 MG Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 MG Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 55,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 375 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G704 HVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this MG Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G704 HVG registered?

G704 HVG is a 1989 MG Metro, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G704 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G704 HVG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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